Shipping to Geneva
Geneva, at the south-western tip of Lake Geneva, is home to the European headquarters of the United Nations, the Red Cross and dozens of international organizations. Cargo arrives from a North Sea or Mediterranean port and travels by land to Geneva.
Practical tips. Staff of international organizations often import household goods under diplomatic or institutional privileges, so ask your organization for the customs certificate before shipping. Other residents use Swiss form 18.44, an inventory and their residence permit. Many people working in Geneva live across the border in France (Pays de Gex or Haute-Savoie); in that case French customs rules apply, so tell us the final address.
Geneva's housing market is tight and apartments are small, so consider storage for part of your goods. Choose Geneva for consignees in the canton of Geneva and nearby Nyon.
Shipping rates from Canada to Geneva
| Destination | From Toronto | From Montreal | From Vancouver |
|---|---|---|---|
| Geneva | USD 5 / cu ft 37 days · min. USD 492.06 | USD 4 / cu ft 37 days · min. USD 448.66 | USD 7 / cu ft 47 days · min. USD 555.87 |
Examples from Montreal: 0.5 CBM / 100 kg USD 448.66; 2 CBM / 400 kg USD 547.56. The carrier charges by volume or by weight (1,000 kg per CBM), whichever is greater. From the Prairies, the quote adds Fastfrate trucking to Montreal or Vancouver.
Personal effects: Personal effects and household goods are accepted subject to carrier approval: we send your packing list and passport copy to the carrier before you pay. Carrier conditions for Switzerland: Subject To T-Doc $15.00; Commercial Invoice Required; Personal Effects / Household Goods On Approval; Subject to ISPM 15 Packing Regulations.
Documents: a signed packing list and a passport copy for personal effects, a commercial invoice and packing list for commercial cargo. Customs value up to CAD 2,000; cargo palletized or crated on ISPM 15 wood.
Nearest other destinations in Switzerland: Lausanne (52 km), Bern (130 km), Basel (186 km), Zurich (224 km). All destinations and rates: shipping to Switzerland.
Rates valid October 1–31, 2026; totals include A1 fees of USD 265.00. Destination charges are confirmed by the carrier, duties and taxes are paid by the consignee, and transit days are the carrier's estimate.